scholarly journals The Relationship between Local and International Organizations and Community Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Manal Farouk Sayed Ali
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Services ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Relationship

Although there are numerous definitions and theories of the concept of development, many developing countries continue to suffer from problems associated with lack of development and environmental degradation. It seems that states in developing countries are not effectively facing the increasing requirements for development. In response, institutions and organizations of civil society stepped-up to promote the realization of social development and self-reliance among the citizens. In consequence, the past twenty years witnessed the birth of many national and international non-governmental organizations which started to deliver social services to the population. However, and with reference to Egypt, conflicting opinions questioning the relationship between these organizations and the development of civil society have started to emerge. This paper attempts to investigate first the role of these societies in the development of civil society and review the controversy over this role. The attempt will also touch upon and evaluate several studies which relate to the role of these organizations in the development of civil society in Egypt.  

Part VI Relationships of International Organizations with Other Actors, Ch.33 Relations with Civil Society

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scholte Jan Aart
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Fourth Section ◽  
The Third ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter examines the forms, consequences, and challenges of civil society involvement in contemporary global governance. It is organized as follows. The first section considers definitions of civil society. The second section maps the various involvements of civil society actors in global regulatory processes. The third section surveys different theoretical understandings of the relationship between civil society and global governance. The fourth section assesses the substantive impacts of civil society interventions in global governance, that is, how NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) and other civil society groups affect institutional developments, agendas, decisions, discourses, and deeper structures of global governance. The fifth section considers the relationship between civil society and legitimacy in global governance. The conclusion includes several suggestions for future enhancement of civil society engagement of global-scale regulation.

scholarly journals Communication, Coordination, Logistics and the Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) During Disaster in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
pp. 1383-1395
Author(s):  
Haslinda A. ◽  
Nazree Ismail ◽  
Nur Hidayah Roslan ◽  
Maimunah Omar
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Relief Efforts ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training ◽  
Significant Factors

In times of crisis or disaster such as the recent floods of December 2014 in the northern and eastern Malaysian states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Kedah, non-governmental organizations played a significant role in assisting the authorities and government agencies in collecting and providing aid to victims. Under normal circumstances non-governmental organizations vary in what they do and would normally focus on specific issues such as environmental issues, health issues or social issues. However in times of crisis or disaster, these organizations expand their role by assisting authorities with relief efforts ranging from financial assistance to manpower to basic necessities such as food, water, clothing and even logistical assets such as lorries, helicopters and other types of vehicles. The available literature has suggested that individuals, groups and organizations such as non-governmental organizations innovate as seen by countless relief effort activities conducted by non-governmental organizations in times of crisis or disaster in the past. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between communication, coordination, and logistical factors toward the role of NGOs when faced with a crisis in Malaysia. The outcome of the study revealed that coordination and logistics are the main and significant factors contributing to the role of NGOs in times of crisis or disaster. With regard to communication, the findings revealed that this is a significant aspect however it does not contribute towards the role of NGOs in times of crisis. Finally, this study also found that preparation and training contributes to the successful role of NGOs in dealing with crisis or disaster situations, suggesting that more needs to be done in terms of planning, budgeting and training to prepare volunteers. The implications of this study on the surveyed respondents from various non-governmental organizations in terms of experience, requirements, support and issues are discussed.

The role of civil society and organizations

2018 ◽  
pp. 317-326
Author(s):  
Matilda van den Bosch ◽  
Cathey E. Falvo ◽  
Génon K. Jensen ◽  
Joshua Karliner ◽  
Rachel Stancliffe
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Environment And Health ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Future

Civil society and non-governmental organizations play a major role in advocating for environment and health interactions in policy and practice. They work to influence the future healthcare agenda towards more sustainable practices, where also the role of nature is part of a general mindset among healthcare politicians, practitioners, and researchers. This chapter will give examples of how the translation of science into practice can be facilitated through the channels of such organizations. Four international organizations are selected to provide examples of how organizations can be developed, what missions and goals are common themes, how they can function, and what kind of activities they may be engaged in.

Role of Non-Governmental Organizations on Rural Areas in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Anna Sitek
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The One

The idea of the civil society is characterized historically in the past and currently in modern times by on the one hand participation in civil organizations, and on the other hand the extent and form of social self-organization. Therefore, due to the fact that nowadays a more common occurrence is a tendency to express civil society in terms of non-governmental organizations. This article concentrates upon civil society in rural areas of Poland through the prism of NGOs. Therefore the aim of this paper is to describe the process of shaping the civil society in Poland’s rural areas.

Role of Non-Governmental Organizations on Rural Areas in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Anna Sitek
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The One

The idea of the civil society is characterized historically in the past and currently in modern times by on the one hand participation in civil organizations, and on the other hand the extent and form of social self-organization. Therefore, due to the fact that nowadays a more common occurrence is a tendency to express civil society in terms of non-governmental organizations. This article concentrates upon civil society in rural areas of Poland through the prism of NGOs. Therefore the aim of this paper is to describe the process of shaping the civil society in Poland’s rural areas.

scholarly journals Media frames and public perceptions of global poverty in the UK: Is there a link?

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjam Vossen ◽  
Lau Schulpen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Global Poverty ◽  
Media Frames ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This study investigates the relationship between media frames and public perceptions of global poverty. Building on a frame analysis, the paper reconstructs prevailing poverty narratives in British news articles and non-governmental organizations’ (NGO’s) advertisements between 2011 and 2013. Following this, these narratives are compared with the narratives that emerge from public opinion studies. The findings suggest that there is a strong connection between media frames and public knowledge and perceptions of global poverty. Both the media and the public define poverty in developing countries’ terms of destitute victims, lack of development and bad governance. Both suggest that the causes of poverty are internal to developing countries and imply that there has been little progress in reducing global poverty.

scholarly journals The Role Of NGOs In Community Development In Balochistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-135
Author(s):  
Siraj Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Private Organization

Community Development (CD) is an approach aimed at improving the quality of life of the community. The approach for improvement can be achieved through a number of ways and organizations which includes, the Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) "a private organization that pursue activities to reduce suffering, promote the interest of the poor , protect the environment, provide basic social services or undertake community development". This paper discusses the role and contribution of NGOs towards development in Balochistan. NGOs have several projects, programs and roles which support people to bring development in communities. In addition, NGOs mobilize the communities to be self-dependent. The study includes interviews, document analysis and field studies with staffs and the beneficiaries of NGOs. The study helps the communities to find out their own problems and solve them according to their own local resources. Recommendations made as to the best practices of community development programs for NGOs to improve the living standard of people in province of Balochistan.

Introduction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Jehan Bseiso ◽  
Michiel Hofman ◽  
Jonathan Whittall
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Services ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Recent History ◽  
Laws Of War ◽  
War On Terrorism ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Entire Country

Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced in a decade of conflict in Syria. The devastation caused by the unrelenting war makes this crisis one of the most serious humanitarian disasters in recent history. The widely reported and available numbers—more than six million internally displaced and five million refugees, roughly half the population of the entire country—reflects only a fraction of the conflict’s toll (OCHA 2019). Hundreds of thousands of people have been besieged, hospitals have been destroyed, and humanitarian access has been restricted. This has led to countless denunciations from international organizations, states, and civil society movements calling for the laws of war to be respected, sieges lifted, and humanitarian access facilitated. But beneath each of these humanitarian appeals lies a complex reality extending beyond the binary narratives that have come to define the Syria war: of an “evil regime” willing to demolish neutral hospitals in its quest to defeat a popular uprising, or of “terrorists” using hospitals to launch attacks against a legitimate government. Indeed, each reasonable demand for a more humane conduct of warfare interacts with the complexity of Syria’s history and the role of social services in the postcolonial period, the evolution of the application of the law of war in the context of a war on terrorism, the lived experiences of the tactic of siege that follows Syrians across borders, the use and manipulation of humanitarian narratives to fuel complex ...

The relationship between empowering leadership and volunteers' service capability: intention to share knowledge as mediator

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-235
Author(s):  
Evangelia Siachou ◽  
Panagiotis Gkorezis ◽  
Faith Adeosun
Keyword(s):  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Empowering Leadership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Service Capability ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between empowering leadership and volunteers' service capability in the context of nongovernmental organizations. In doing so, the mediating role of intention to share knowledge was highlighted.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from volunteers from two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Greece through a web-survey tool. To test our hypotheses, we used bootstrapping analysis.FindingsOur study provides support for the positive effect of empowering leadership (EL) on volunteers' service capability. In addition, we highlighted volunteers' intention to share their knowledge as an underlying mechanism that explains the above relationship.Originality/valueThe present study highlights the important role of EL in increasing service capability in the context of NGOs. Even more, the mediating role of intention to share knowledge provided new knowledge into why EL affects employees' extra-role behavior and more specifically, service capability.

scholarly journals Migration and Citizenship in “Athens of Crisis”

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou ◽  
Nina Papachristou
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Refugee Crisis ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

In this interview with UCL’s Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou, Lefteris Papagiannakis explains his role as Athens’ vice mayor for migrants and refugees. He discusses the city’s responses to the arrival of thousands of refugees and migrants in the last few years. He reflects on the complex relationship of the municipality of Athens with non-government support networks, such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, as well as autonomous local activists, in providing support services to migrants. Papagiannakis also addresses how Athens negotiates its support for these groups in the current European anti-immigrant climate, and the relationship between the Greek economic crisis and the so-called “refugee crisis.”

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